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I'm wondering about the appropriateness of this game for my pre-teen. ..

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I'm wondering about the appropriateness of this game for my pre-teen. Is it just woohoo that has aspects she shouldn't view? Curious what it really shows/how detailed ...and are there other areas or options that could be too adult for her?

Maybe I'm "playing with fire" here and should just find other more appropriate games. If so, any suggestions of something similar that's G or PG rated? Thanks!

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Jillr answered:

I see your concerns. The game IS rated 12+ . The woohoo is pixilated over like going to the loo but you do see them strip to their underwear. For me it's a bit odd they are standing up!!! There are other issues with Relationships....one goal is getting divorced fgs which I think is unacceptable as a goal. It rather depends how you can talk to your child about such personal matters and her understanding. In many ways it's ideal, keeping Pets, how boring tiny babies are and how much work. How demandisng a toddler is and how much work. Me, id leave it a little longer but you will have to decide for you two. Good luck

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wha2do said: 24th Jun 2012 | REPORT
Thanks and true about the divorce aspect. It is real life, but same time not sure it should be a goal. Good point about the responsibilities learned with pets, babies, etc. This seems to outweigh the limited "sex ed" aspect in the game - but will have to see about explaining it in 9 year old terms! Thanks for good info and comments!
Guest answered:

My suggestion wouLd be play it for a few days and try it out yourself. When they woo hoo they spin around and get down to underwear and thentheir bodies gets blurry, while they "kiss" for 5 minutes. Personall I do not find it offensive at all. Also when they use the bathroom there is a blur so nothing is seen and when they shower they do so in underwear.

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wha2do said: 24th Jun 2012 | REPORT
I did get it to the point where I could get the two sims to woohoo. I see that indeed the only thing seen is them taking off their outer clothing. Beyond that just some colored hearts and giggling with them covered by the blurred circle. Main thing I think I'd have to explain is the removal of some clothing and generalize what else they're doing... Again all the answers were good and sorry, couldn't pick "the best one"!
Guest answered:

I am European, so maybe I see things differently. I would definitely give this to a pre-teen. Without access to the on-line store. Because except from earning the needed money, you can buy it with real money. Smile

Two people can only woohoo when they are dating. They get blurry, like when they go to the toilet, and embrace. Nothing indecent.
In fact, Sims freeplay is way more conservative than the other Sim games.
- You can only have a baby when you are married
- People jump into the shower all blurred, but wearing underwear.
- Woohoo doesn't get you a baby, in fact, in gives you less XP points than the other options.

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wha2do said: 22nd Jun 2012 | REPORT
Thanks for all the responses and all have good advice and information! Putting all together, my take is it's much less of a concern than I originally thought. I will monitor it and view for myself. At that point I can form my opinion on whether to wait a bit longer or discuss it as progress is made.

It is interesting to hear one task involves divorce. It does seem to be a bit odd - real life in some ways but it could have been left out.

And on the one comment from the person from Europe, I don't think you have a different perspective or viewpoint!

Thanks again all!
 

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